North Bergen Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 7/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
61,202 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$75,505 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$466,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,196 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,576 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hudson County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hudson County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 31
Feb 3 8 34
Mar 4 4 41
Apr 4 1 52
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 73% of residents leaning left and 23% leaning right.

Liberal (74%) (23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 21%
Hillary Clinton 76%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, NJ State Senate District 33, NJ Assembly District 33, NJ
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Schools

Lincoln Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Franklin Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Robert Menendez Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Public School Number One
<1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hackensackumc Palisades
2 miles, E • 2.3 star
Hudson Regional Hospital
2 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
8 miles, SE • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
17 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
25 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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